Program Overview
The Critical Media and Cultural Studies at SOAS University of London is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Critical Media and Cultural Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 18,075 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,785 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Critical Media and Cultural Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theoretical and Contemporary Issues in Media and Cultural Studies
- Emerging digital cultures in Asia and Africa - Theory and Practice
- The Transnational News Environment: Production, Representation and Use
- Transnational Communities and Diasporic Media:Networking, Connectivity, Identity
- Mediated Culture in the Middle East: Politics and Communications
- International Political Communication
- Rethinking Audiences
- Studies in Global Media and Post-National Communication
- Studies in Media, Information Communication Technologies and Development -
- Media Production Skills
- Modern Film from Taiwan and the Chinese Diaspora
- Issues in the Anthropology of Film
- Theory And Techniques Of Comparative Literature
- Postcolonial Theory and Practice
- Buddhist Arts in Context
- Contemporary Themes in Media and Religion
- Critical Theory and the Study of Religions
- Jewishness on Screen
- Readings in Derrida on Religion
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements: Minimum good second class honours degree (or equivalent)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,075 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,785 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,075 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,785 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact SOAS University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About SOAS University of London
SOAS University of London
London, United Kingdom
SOAS is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the federal University of London. Established in 1916, the school specialises in the study of Africa, Asia, and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English
- Duration 12 months